19 Jul
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Review: The Writing Desk

The Writing Desk by Rachel Hauck Reviewed by: Lori Twichell Genre: romance, contemporary, historical Publisher: Zondervan Publication Date: July 11, 2017 Tenley Roth is an author. She’s actually a legacy, with a father and grandfather who were both known for their writing craft. Not only that, her first book was a massive bestseller, garnering her […]

06 Mar
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YA Review: The Lost Girl of Astor Street

The Lost Girl of Astor Street by Stephanie Morrill Reviewed by: Lori Twichell Genre: young adult, YA, mystery, historical Publisher: Blink Publication Date: February 7, 2017 Eighteen-year-old Piper Sail is well aware that she doesn’t necessarily fit in with the rest of the girls her age. She’s not interested in finding a husband and there’s […]

26 Dec
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Review: Lady Ever After

Lady Ever After by Tamara Leigh Reviewed by: Lori Twichell Genre: Romance, Historical Publisher: Tamara Leigh Publication Date: November 23, 2016 Collier Morrow is a highly successful businessman whose life seems to be perfect. He’s got a beautiful fiancé and other than some family tension with his brother, life is pretty good. Except it’s really […]

06 Oct
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Review: This Road We Traveled

This Road We Traveled by Jane Kirkpatrick Reviewed by: Caitlin Anderson Genre: Historical Publisher: Revell Publication Date: September 6, 2016 Tabitha Moffat Brown is no shrinking violet. When the matriarch of the Brown family learns that her children and grandchildren intend to cross the continent into Oregon Country, she does what anyone with her spirit […]

Review: A Treasure Concealed (Sapphire Brides #1)

A Treasure Concealed (Sapphire Brides #1) by Tracie Peterson Reviewed by: Sydney Anderson Genre: historical, romance, inspirational, Christian Publisher: Bethany House Publication Date: March 1, 2016 Emily Carver lives on a mining claim with her gold-panning, gold-hungry father and ailing mother. All Emily has ever wanted is a place they can stay and call home […]

Review: Ben-Hur

Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ by Carol Wallace Reviewed by: Caitlin Anderson Genre: Fiction, Historical Publisher: Tyndale House Publication Date: July 19, 2016 Ben-Hur has some mighty big shoes to fill. When people think of Ben-Hur, they think of Charleston Heston and his famous chariot race. That scene is ingrained in our culture and […]

Review: Ben-Hur

Ben-Hur by Carol Wallace Reviewed by: Lori Twichell Genre: Historical Publisher: Tyndale House Publication Date: July 19, 2016 Ben-Hur. The very title of this book evokes immediate response in generations of people. Most instantly have horses, chariots, and Roman gladiators in mind. Some picture Charlton Heston. Some might even have a bit of a stab […]

04 May
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Review: The Painter’s Daughter

The Painter’s Daughter by Julie Klassen Reviewed by: Sydney Anderson Genre: historical, regency, romance, Christian Publisher: Bethany House Publication Date: December 1, 2015 The daughter of a painter, Sophie Dupont keeps her own work hidden away, while she assists her father with his own work. But Sophie attracts the attention of handsome artist Wesley Overtree. […]